Western Stars
2019 · Movie · PG · 83 min · ★ 7.0 · 87% critics
Western Stars captures a critically acclaimed live performance of new songs, paired with personal reflections on life, rock, and the American dream. Set in an intimate ranch setting, the concert is co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself, blending music with thoughtful, heartfelt musings.
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Details
- Years
- 2019
- Release date
- 2019-10-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Critic score
- 87/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (47 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Western Stars if you love heartfelt concert documentaries and don’t mind poetic, between-song reflections; Not for you if you want a greatest-hits show or prefer straightforward, fast-paced storytelling over personal musings, especially if you didn’t connect with Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You or Springsteen on Broadway.
Pros: inspiring songs; intimate barn setting; heartfelt narration | Cons: poetic scene-bridges; some filler feels similar; mixed appeal if not a fan
Themes
- music documentary
Cast & crew
Bruce Springsteen
as Self
Patti Scialfa
as Self
Directed by Bruce Springsteen, Thom Zimny